Fun Things To Do With Kids

Make Critters at Lakeshore Learning Center

2013-05-16T14:12:00.000-04:00

Head to Lakeshore Learning Center on Saturday May 18th between 11am - 3pm to make cute critter creations.

For more information and locations: www.lakeshorelearning.com

Celebrate Your Hero Craft at Michaels Craft Stores

2013-05-15T14:06:00.000-04:00

Celebrate Your Hero

Saturday May 18th

10am - noon

For more information: www.michaels.com

This event is appropriate for: ages 3 and older

Cost: Free

Art Museum Day

2013-05-14T14:05:00.000-04:00

Saturday May 18th

In recognition of the important role museums play in their communities, museums will encourage visitors to share their museum experiences during Art Museum Day on a special printed form available at the museum admissions desk and via social media with the hashtag #artmuseumday in a collective public response.

A list of participating AAMD member art museums will be available on the AAMD website (http://www.aamd.org/newsroom/). While AAMD's Art Museum Day and ICOM's International Museum Day is formally held each year on May 18, some institutions shift their celebrations to adjacent dates.

For more information: http://www.aamd.org/newsroom

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Cost: free

Make a Sweetheart Frame at Lowes

2013-05-09T15:57:00.000-04:00

On Saturday May 11th register your child to build this awesome Sweetheart Frame for Mother's Day. The fun starts at 10am on Saturday morning . You need to register -click here to register

For more information: www.lowesbuildandgrow.com

This event is appropriate for: kids ages 6 and older

Cost: free

Make a Mother's Day Heart Necklace at Michaels

2013-05-09T15:55:00.000-04:00

Mother's Day Heart Necklace

Saturday May 11th

10am - noon

For more information: www.michaels.com

This event is appropriate for: ages 3 and older

Cost: Free

Mother's Day Doll Tea Party and Crafting Station at Pottery Barn Kids

2013-05-07T15:57:00.000-04:00

Mother's Day Doll Tea Party

at Pottery Barn Kids

Saturday, May 11th
3:00 PM & 4:00 PM (Reservation required)

Kids are invited to wear their finest and bring a doll or teddy bear as they enjoy refreshments and make a special felt flower bouquet for Mom or Grandma. Space is limited and pre-payment is required. 3pm & 4pm

Pottery Barn Kids is having a Mother's Day Crafting Station

the week of May 6th

Come in to Pottery Barn Kids during the whole week and make a complimentary Mother's Day Badge at the crafting Station.

For more information: http://www.potterybarnkids.com/customer-service/store-events.html#book-club

This event is appropriate for: ages 4 and older

Cost: $10 per child

Make a FREE Lego Blue Bird at Lego Stores

2013-05-05T13:24:00.000-04:00

LEGO Blue Bird Tuesday May 7th

begins at 5:00pm until supplies last

Join in the LEGO® Store Monthly Mini Model Build! Visit your local LEGO Store on the first Tuesday of every month and you can learn how to build a cool mini model, and take it home – for free! Quantities are limited and offer is good while supplies last only. A new model will be available every month and will be specially themed to that month – ask a Store Associate for details! Models are not for sale and cannot be purchased. One free per child. Event is open to children ages 6 to 14 only.

For more information: http://stores.lego.com

This event is appropriate for: kids ages 6-14 only

Cost: free

Build a Herb Planter at Home Depot

2013-05-03T20:29:00.002-04:00

Build a Herb Planter

based on the movie epic

Saturday May 4th

9am - 12pm

Home Depot is having a FREE workshop this Saturday, May 4th from 9am to noon at all Home Depot stores. They are geared towards children age 5-12, but the younger children will likely need some help from you.

The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.

In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, d-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot aprons, and an achievement pin.

* Find Your Local Store

For more information: http://www.homedepot.com

This event is appropriate for ages 5 and older

Cost: free

May the Fourth Be with You at Toys R Us

2013-05-03T20:27:00.000-04:00

May the Fourth Be with You

Saturday May 4th

12pm -2pm

Bring your friends & join the FUN! Build an exclusive mini-version of Jek-14's Stealth Starfighter, as featured in The Yoda Chronicles on Cartoon Network airing May 29, 8/7c.*

For more information: http://www.toysrus.com

Location: 1154 W Baltimore Pike Media, PA 19063

Cost: free to attend

Decorate a Clay Pot for Mother's Day at Michaels

2013-05-01T20:24:00.000-04:00

Thanks For Helping Me Grow

Clay Pot

Saturday, 05/4

10:00am - 12:00

Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour from 10AM - 11:30AM. See a store associate to join the fun!

For more information: www.michaels.com

This event is appropriate for: ages 3 and older

Cost: Free

Make a FREE Craft at Lakeshore Learning Center

2013-04-30T13:15:00.000-04:00

Head to Lakeshore Learning Center on Saturday May 4th between 11am - 3pm to make an "I love my teacher" pop up card.

For more information and locations: www.lakeshorelearning.com

Disney's Monsters University open this June

2013-04-29T13:09:00.000-04:00

Mike Wazowski, Sulley and the gang are returning to theaters this summer in Monsters University.

About Monsters University

Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) was a little monster, he has dreamed of becoming a Scarer—and he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University (MU). But during his first semester at MU, Mike’s plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, “Sulley” (voice of John Goodman), a natural-born Scarer. The pair’s out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University’s elite Scare Program. To make matters worse, they realize they will have to work together, along with an odd bunch of misfit monsters, if they ever hope to make things right.

Trailer for Disney's Monsters University

Opening in theaters on June 21, 2013

For more information: http://www.Disney.com/MonstersU

Free Craft at Lakeshore Learning Center

2013-04-26T15:30:00.001-04:00

Head to Lakeshore Learning Center on Saturday April 27th between 11am - 3pm to make a face puppet.

For more information and locations: www.lakeshorelearning.com

Healthy Kids Day at Your Local YMCA

2013-04-25T14:19:00.000-04:00

Active from Head to Toe

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Summer is the time for kids to get up, get out and grow. But for some kids, exposure to activities that stimulate the body and mind ends with the school year. In fact, research shows that kids are prone to gain more weight and fall behind in studies. On April 27, the Y will celebrate Healthy Kids Day, our national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids.

Over 1,900 Ys across the country are taking part in Healthy Kids Day, holding free community events that are open to all kids and families and filled with fun, active play and educational opportunities. Let’s Get a Jump on Summer and help kids carry the spirit of staying intellectually and physically active. Visit Find a Y to locate an event in your community.

For more information: http://www.ymca.net/healthy-kids-day/

Click here for participating locations

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

National Junior Ranger Day

2013-04-24T13:18:00.000-04:00

National Junior Ranger Day

Saturday, April 27th
10:00 AM to 2:30

During National Park Week, national parks across the country will honor and welcome new Junior Rangers. Spend the day in your local national park and earn your Junior Ranger badge! Take part in hands on activities, games, art and more! This program is best suited for kids ages 6 to 12. Please stop by the Visitor Center first for information and details about all activities.

For information on more National Parks Week activities, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/npweek/

This event is appropriate for: ages 6-12

Make a Mother's Day Memory Frame at Michaels Stores

2013-04-23T15:16:00.000-04:00

MOTHER'S DAY MEMORY FRAME

Saturday, 04/27

10:00am - 11:30am

Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour from 10AM - 11:30AM. See a store associate to join the fun!

For more information: www.michaels.com

This event is appropriate for: ages 3 and older

Cost: $2

Earth Day Celebration at Pottery Barn Kids

2013-04-17T21:51:00.000-04:00

Beginning April 20th thru the 22nd, you can visit Pottery Barn Kids to receive a free packet of seeds for your kids to plant at home (while supplies last).

Plus, proceeds from the purchase of select lunch products will go to Trees for the Future. The goal is to plant 50,000 trees!

For more information: http://www.potterybarnkids.com/

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Cost: free

Free Craft at Lakeshore Learning Center

2013-04-15T12:58:00.002-04:00

Head to Lakeshore Learning Center on Saturday April 20th between 11am - 3pm to make Earth Day Binoculars.

For more information and locations: www.lakeshorelearning.com

Lowes Free Build and Grow Workshop with The Croods

2013-04-11T13:27:00.000-04:00

On Saturday April 13th register your child to build this awesome Planter inspired by DreamWorks Animation's THE CROODS Starts at 10am on Saturday morning . You need to register -click here to register

For more information: www.lowesbuildandgrow.com

This event is appropriate for: kids ages 6 and older

Cost: free

National Geographic Little Explorers Event at Pottery Barn Kids

2013-04-10T13:21:00.000-04:00

Saturday, April 13th

at 10am

We're bringing the science museum experience to our stores this summer with a celebration of all things oceans! Join us on Saturday, April 13th at 10am for our first National Geographic Little Explorers event of the year. Kids will learn all about sharks through hands-on activities, quizzes, songs and more.

For more information: http://bit.ly/103IF95

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Cost: free

Free Craft at Lakeshore Learning Center

2013-04-09T10:29:00.000-04:00

Head to Lakeshore Learning Center on Saturday April 13th between 11am - 3pm to make crafty clothespin magnets

For more information and locations: www.lakeshorelearning.com

Free Craft at Lakeshore Learning Center

2013-04-05T11:04:00.000-04:00

Head to Lakeshore Learning Center on Saturday April 6th between 11am - 3pm to make my favorite animal picture.

For more information and locations: www.lakeshorelearning.com

Free Admission to Select Museums for Bank of America Card Holders

2013-04-03T10:37:00.000-04:00

Get Culture for Free from Bank of America

If you are a Bank of America check, ATM, or credit card holder you can visit museums this weekend for free. Bank of America offers this Museums on Us program on the first weekend of every month and gives you free general admission to 70 museums nationwide. Art, science, history or nature - your card gets you in whatever you are into. Locate a museum near you.

Your ticket to culture and art may already be in your pocket! Free Museum offer details: This offer excludes special exhibitions, ticketed shows and fund raising events. Photo ID and any valid Bank of America Check, ATM, or credit card must be presented. Free admission limited to cardholder at participating institution.

Make a Bird Feeder at Home Depot's Free Kids Workshop

2013-04-02T10:31:00.000-04:00

Build a Bird Feeder

Saturday April 6th

9am - 12pm

Home Depot is having a FREE workshop this Saturday, April 6 from 9am to noon at all Home Depot stores. They are geared towards children age 5-12, but the younger children will likely need some help from you.

The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.

In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.

* Find Your Local Store

For more information: http://www.homedepot.com

This event is appropriate for ages 5 and older

Cost: free

Make a Lego Lamb at LEGO® Store Monthly Mini Model Build!

2013-04-01T11:24:00.000-04:00

LEGO LambTuesday April 2nd

begins at 5:00pm until supplies last